Adele

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Name:
Adele
Real name:
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
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(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
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5'9 ft ()
Weight:
198 lb (90 kg)
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Biography of Adele

Everyone knows the music industry is cutthroat and complicated – and they're absolutely right. But sometimes, amid all the backstabbing and scheming, truly incredible stories emerge. One of them is the creative biography of British singer Adele.
The success of singer Adele surprised the whole world
The success of singer Adele surprised the whole world
Today she's known and loved worldwide, her voice dominates radio airwaves, and her photos grace the covers of prestigious music magazines like Rolling Stone. At just 19, she released her debut album and instantly became a global sensation. Three years later, her follow-up record snagged multiple Grammys and went quadruple platinum in the UK. Here's how a girl from North London reached these incredible heights and rewrote the rules of music industry success.

Childhood and family

Future superstar Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988, in Tottenham – a rough North London neighborhood notorious for riots and organized crime. That's how things were back then, anyway. The area was home mainly to Arab immigrants and working-class families. Adele's family fell into the latter category.
Photo of Adele as a child
Photo of Adele as a child
Adele's parents, Penny Adkins and Mark Evans, met in 1987 at a London pub. She was an 18-year-old art student, and he was an unemployed guy in his early twenties. They moved in together, and Penny soon got pregnant. Faced with choosing between university and having her daughter, she chose motherhood.
Adele's father (on the photo) left when she was 3 years old
Adele's father (on the photo) left when she was 3 years old
The father left the family when the girl was three years old. All he left behind for Adele was a stack of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald records and her middle name – Blue. After vanishing from his daughter's life for years, her father moved to Wales, where he started drinking heavily and played no role in raising Adele – financially or emotionally. But he resurfaced in Adele's life once her success put her in the British spotlight. That's when her father gave interviews to British media, which triggered an explosive reaction from Adele, who declared that "this person has no right to talk about her."
Singer Adele in childhood, adolescence and now
Singer Adele in childhood, adolescence and now
From childhood, Adele's closest relationships were with her mom and grandfather. It was they who brought up the love of singing in the girl. To afford vocal lessons, Penny juggled three jobs: massage therapist, furniture assembler, and adult education coordinator. Little Adele adored singing and practicing with the teacher almost every evening.
Adele and her mother
Adele and her mother

The first steps to success

The future British and global superstar made her first public performance singing "Rise" by Gabrielle in a school production.
School photo of a singer Adele
School photo of a singer Adele
With her powerful voice and incredible range, she stunned everyone with her ability to hit and hold notes that seemed impossible. She was admired by her friends and acquaintances, but she did not believe in the possibility of success: she didn't fit the typical pop star mold (she weighed around 295 pounds until 2008), and she had no wealthy backers.
How Adele was changing (2007 - 2017)
But after encouragement from her family, Adele auditioned for the prestigious BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, which had previously trained Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and countless other British stars. The audition was successful, and Adele began to study music from the best teachers in Britain.

In 2006, the singer recorded several demos. The songs turned out to be so successful that, without consulting her, Adele's friends decided to put them on the MySpace social service page. The tracks caught the attention of top British producers at XL Recordings. As the singer herself repeatedly admitted, the call from the record-label office became a pleasant surprise for her. "I picked up the phone and thought it was a prank at first," she recalled.
In 2007, Adele signed a contract with XL Recording label
In 2007, Adele signed a contract with XL Recording label
But this dream-come-true moment was absolutely real. Soon after, Adele began her long climb to the top of the European music scene. Her debut single "Hometown Glory" dropped in October 2007 as a limited release. But a year later it was re-released, and the song itself was awarded a Grammy nomination.

19

Her first real breakthrough came with "Chasing Pavements," which shot to number two on the UK charts just weeks after its release.

Her debut album "19" followed just two weeks later. Adele was at this age at the time of its release.

Adele received her first music award before the release of her first album. She won the Brit Awards Critics' Choice Award - given to promising new artists who haven't yet released a full studio album. But that early recognition paled in comparison to the avalanche of awards that followed the release of "19." Critics heaped on the praise, dubbing Adele the "queen of soul."
Adele - Cold Shoulder
Already a week after release, the album topped the national British chart. Within a month, it had sold 500,000 copies, earning platinum status. In total, more than 7 million copies were sold worldwide. After such triumph, a successful tour of the US and Canada followed, as well as the signing of a contract with the American label Columbia Records.

21

Three years later, Adele's second album "21" surpassed the impressive success of her debut studio album. The singer started working on material for the album in 2009, which coincided with a breakup in her relationship. Many songs from her second album were inspired by these emotions. For example, the emotional "Take It All" Adele wrote at the time of a serious quarrel with her beloved, dark "Rolling in the Deep" – a response to her boyfriend's mocking remarks that her life would be worthless without him, and "Rumour Has It" – a jab at gossiping friends.
Adele's second album became even more successful than debut one
Adele's second album became even more successful than debut one
The album was produced by Rick Rubin, who according to the singer pushed her out of her comfort zone, making the recording process challenging. He opposed using electronic instruments and samples, while Adele wanted to create a more modern, dance-oriented album. Under his guidance, she recorded "Lovesong" (a cover of The Cure's song), "Don't You Remember", "He Won't Go", "One and Only", and "I Found a Boy". The album's tracklist featured 11 songs total.
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Initially, Adele wanted to title the album "Rolling in the Deep", but ultimately settled on "21" – reflecting her emotional age and creative evolution.
Adele before and after losing weight
Adele before and after losing weight
In February 2012, "21" brought Adele 6 "Grammy" statuettes. The British singer matched Beyonce's record for most awards won at a single ceremony. Adele won the most prestigious nominations: "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Pop Album of the Year", "Record of the Year", "Best Video" and "Best Solo Pop Performance".
Adele beats records of "Grammys" won
Adele beats records of "Grammys" won

25

After releasing her second album, Adele found happiness in her personal life (more details below): she got married and had a child, which explains the long gap between her second and third albums. "The next album will come out in two years – I want to live for myself," Adele said in 2012.

Once her son turned 18 months old, Adele returned to the recording studio, bursting with ideas for new music. The central theme was the joy of motherhood. However, her first attempts fell flat – the music felt boring to her. Instead of the promised 2014, the album was released in November 2015.
Adele - Skyfall
Many global stars delayed their album releases, intimidated by the competition – even teen idol Justin Bieber and boy band One Direction. They were smart to wait: "25" sold over seven million copies in its first week alone. Over the next six months, this figure increased to 20 million.

Personal life of Adele

As we have already mentioned above, the album "21" was inspired by her experiences after breaking up with a man. But Adele, a rather private person, doesn't reveal the name of the "culprit". Fans could only guess – who was this man who broke the heart of everyone's favorite?
73* Questions With Adele | Vogue
First, handsome Slinky Sunbeam came under suspicion, a singer with whom Adele was credited with a love affair in 2008. But the singer herself marked a decisive end to these rumors: "Those who say that don't know anything about me and Slinky. He's not even my type".
Adele was credited with a love affair with a singer Slinky Sunbeam (on the photo)
Adele was credited with a love affair with a singer Slinky Sunbeam (on the photo)
The candidates also included producer Mark Ronson, who worked on Adele's first album; comedian James Corden, a good friend of the singer; frontman of the Klaxons group Jamie Reynolds. But all the speculation was in vain. Neither the devoted fan club, nor the journalists, nor the paparazzi could lift the veil of secrecy over the name of the anonymous boyfriend. Fans of the singer nicknamed him "Mr. 21".

In 2011, Adele found true love. Simon Konecki, the owner of a large investment firm, became the man who captured the singer's heart. Simon is 14 years older than Adele, but this age gap didn't bother the couple. By the way, the song "Someone Like You" from the same album "21" is dedicated to him.
Adele and her husband Simon Konecki
Adele and her husband Simon Konecki
On October 19, 2012, the couple had a son, who was named Angelo James. After the birth of their child, news about the couple's alleged wedding plans began appearing with remarkable consistency in the American and British press. Finally, during the concert in 2017, Adele made a statement about her marriage, and the audience burst into applause.
The son of Adele and Simon Konecki was born in 2012
The son of Adele and Simon Konecki was born in 2012
In September 2019, Adele announced her impending divorce after 3 years of marriage. A month after this news, rumors surfaced online that the singer was dating rapper Skepta, but they did not receive official confirmation.

In April 2020, Adele fans were shocked by her dramatic transformation: the beloved singer lost more than 40 kilograms. Many fans said they loved the singer just as she was, but Adele herself wasn't happy with how she looked. That is why she committed to a strict diet and intense workout routine.

Adele Now

According to Zoomboola.com, Adele released the new album named "30" in November 2021. The new songs are as heartfelt as ever. Adele opens up to her listeners about motherhood (My Little Love), broken heart and divorce (Easy On Me).
Adele – Easy On Me
The concept of "30" is a conversation with her 9-year-old son. Therefore, Adele asked her fans to listen to the album in order, as it was planned. The singer asked Spotify to make an exception for her album and turn off the shuffle as default, and her request was granted.
  • One of the best voices and really quality songs, she is not pitchy, all the texts of the songs are always full of meanings. I love this singer.
    2021-04-27 17:57:32
  • I like Adele as a woman, she looks great with her forms
    2021-04-12 23:35:40
  • The song Skyfall made Adele famous but she deserve it.
    2021-04-11 18:55:32
  • I don`t really care much about her creative work but Adele`s vocals are really cooler than many other singers.
    2021-04-03 18:49:35
  • I never hear about Adele till the time when the radio started to play her Rolling in The Deep. Now I relistening her albums sometimes. Adele has an incredible voice.
    2021-04-02 12:30:05
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